Overview
- In an ANI interview, Chirag Paswan said he "loves" Narendra Modi "a bit too much" and described himself as "inseparable" from the prime minister.
- He rejected speculation of a post-poll arrangement, declaring he is "not going anywhere" from the NDA as long as Modi remains in office.
- He acknowledged speaking with Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi but insisted such contacts would not influence his alliance choice.
- He contrasted his current stance with Ram Vilas Paswan’s shifts, recalling LJP’s departure from the NDA in 2002 and entry into the UPA in 2004.
- He endorsed Nitish Kumar as the NDA’s chief ministerial face and emphasized a 'Bihar First, Bihari First' plank as phase two tests the bloc in northern districts where several ministers are on the ballot.